Lesbian Perceptions of Stereotypical and Sexualized Media Portrayals.
Copious research has shown that sexualized and stereotypical portrayals of women in the media are the norm, but there is a gap in the literature regarding the portrayal of lesbians. The aim of this study was to assess how lesbians see themselves and their relationships portrayed in the media. A seco...
| Publicado en: | Sexuality & Culture Vol. 26; no. 1; pp. 312 - 339 |
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